Alexandria, New York

Alexandria, New York
Alexandria
Alexandria
Coordinates: 44°19′N 75°53′W / 44.317°N 75.883°W / 44.317; -75.883
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyJefferson County
Incorporated1821
Government
 • MayorMartha Millett (D)
  • Alcid Beaudin (D)
  • James R. Durand (R)
  • Dale D. Hunneyman (R)
  • Douglas G. Williams (R)
Area
 • Total
84.37 sq mi (218.53 km2)
 • Land72.56 sq mi (187.94 km2)
 • Water11.81 sq mi (30.59 km2)
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,741
 • Density55.4/sq mi (21.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code315
FIPS code36-045-01176
Websitewww.townofalexandriany.gov

Alexandria is a town in the Thousand Islands region of the U.S. state of New York, within Jefferson County. The town's population was 3,741 at the 2020 United States census. The town is named after Alexander LeRay, the son of an early developer. The village of Alexandria Bay is within the town.

Alexandria is in the northern part of the county and is north of Watertown.